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Route · MOB → ATL · 2020–2025 BTS data

Mobile to Atlanta

The MOB–ATL corridor (Mobile, AL → Atlanta, GA) runs ahead of the national average, served by 12 carriers across roughly 302 miles.

Data updated 2026-06-13

89.1%
On-time
+10.1 pts
vs US avg
86 min
Delay when late
7,902
Flights

Cancelled

1.1%

Best Month

Oct 2023 98%

Worst Month

Jun 2025 69%

Distance

302 mi

Carriers

12

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Nov 2025 42 8 2 1 DL
Oct 2025 88 12 0 0 DL
Sep 2025 78 11 0 0 OO,DL
Aug 2025 95 22 0 0 OO,DL
Jul 2025 110 22 2 0 OO,DL
Jun 2025 68 21 4 0 OO,DL
Dec 2024 138 28 1 1 9E,DL
Nov 2024 117 12 0 0 9E,DL
Oct 2024 132 8 0 0 DL,9E
Sep 2024 132 21 0 0 9E,DL
Aug 2024 137 8 0 0 DL,9E
Jul 2024 136 31 13 1 9E,DL,OO
Jun 2024 126 15 0 0 9E,DL,OO
May 2024 119 20 0 1 9E,DL,OO
Apr 2024 116 7 0 0 9E,DL
Mar 2024 119 19 0 0 9E,DL,OO
Feb 2024 111 8 0 0 9E,DL,OO
Jan 2024 112 22 1 0 9E,DL,OO
Dec 2023 113 3 0 0 DL,9E
Nov 2023 109 4 0 0 9E,DL
Oct 2023 117 2 0 0 9E,DL
Sep 2023 114 12 0 0 9E,DL,OO
Aug 2023 120 19 5 1 9E,DL
Jul 2023 133 11 2 0 9E,DL,OO

Cancellation Rate

1.1%

30 of 2,682 flights

Diversion Rate

0.2%

5 of 2,682 flights

What the Data Says About MOB to ATL

Mobile to Atlanta (MOB to ATL) is one of the more dependable pairings in the BTS On-Time Performance dataset: a 89.1% on-time rate across 7,902 flights, with delays that do happen averaging 86.0 minutes. The corridor runs roughly 302 miles and is served by 12 carriers. Over the most recent 24 months, 30 of 2,682 flights were cancelled (1.1%) and 5 diverted (0.2%).

The monthly split is wide on this route: Oct 2023 posted the strongest performance at 98% on-time, while Jun 2025 came in at just 69% - a 29-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often are flights delayed from MOB to ATL?
Flights from Mobile to Atlanta have a 89.1% on-time rate based on 7,902 flights. The average delay is 86.0 minutes. The best recent month was Oct 2023 with 98% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for MOB to ATL?
Over the last 24 months, 1.1% of flights on this route were cancelled (30 of 2,682 flights) and 0.2% were diverted.
How far is the flight from MOB to ATL?
The flight distance from Mobile (MOB) to Atlanta (ATL) is approximately 302 miles. This route is served by 12 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from MOB to ATL?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Oct 2023 (98% on-time). The worst was Jun 2025 (69% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

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Data source

Data Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), On-Time Performance Data. Statistics reflect cumulative performance across all available reporting periods.

Data sourced from U.S. Department of Transportation Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) On-Time Performance data. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainFlights Editorial

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